It weighs over a million pounds
And the whistle makes a low mournful sound.
With a puff of black smoke, it comes alive
The Challenger Steam Engine 3985.
It pulls dome cars with a wonderful view
And The Sherman Hill has souvenirs for you.
The City of Salina and Portland Rose
Are top of the line, as passenger cars go.
Folks eager to see it line the road
And watch it easily pull its load.
The Challenger Steam Engine 3985
A reminder of the days gone by.
Linda Hotger
June 2002
